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Resignation is not included in the choices of Vice President Sara Duterte; this was clarified by defense spokesperson Atty. Michael Poa.

This is the response of the defense following the rumors that the Vice President might step down from her post.

Despite the speculation, the defense spokesperson declined to respond to the remarks of House prosecutor Rep. Terry Ridon, claiming that the trial is heading toward the ‘exciting part’.

“Papunta pa lang tayo sa exciting part guys. Papasok na yung AMLC Records, saka yung BIR records, saka yung bank records,” Ridon said

“He's entitled to his own opinion, and I respect his opinion whether it be for us or against us. But yung sa amin naman po, never pa namin napag-usapan ng ating bise presidente yung resignation,” Poa said

Recently, House Prosecution Panel member Rep. Kaka Bag-ao claimed that there were discussions regarding the alleged plans of the Vice President to resign.

“We want to address the growing rumors that Vice President Sara Duterte might soon resign from her post in an attempt to halt the ongoing impeachment trial,” she said

Meanwhile, Atty. Poa clarified that the defense team had ‘no hand’ in the request of the Office of the Vice President to the Senate to cover the food and beverages expenses.

He stated that he was only aware that there were administrative matters discussed between the OVP and the Senate Secretary, but he cannot identify the details of that meeting.

“Kasi that is an OVP letter and the defense team has no participation in that letter. So baka best directed to the Office of the Vice President kasi hindi naman kami kasama doon sa pagpupulong,” he said

On July 22, Poa noted that their team’s food and drink supply remains sufficient and is not funded by the Senate.

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The decision to execute setup changes in the defense panel will depend on Vice President Sara Duterte.

This comes after the Presiding Officer, Senator-judge Francis “Chiz” Escudero, reminded both the prosecution and defense teams to consider nominating alternative spokespersons for their respective sides.

According to defense spokesperson Atty. Michael Poa, he must first consult with Vice President Duterte before making any decision regarding a potential change.

“I cannot decide by myself. It would be something that I will have to talk to the Vice President about,” he said

He also assured that, in case there will be a new spokesperson to be appointed soon, that will be introduced to the public.

“We’ll let you know and kung mayroon mang bago na magtatayong spokesperson, definitely, we’ll introduce him or her to the media,” Poa said

Poa admitted that he is struggling in his dual roles — as spokesperson and as an active member of the legal team.

If ever there will be a new spokesperson to be appointed, Poa said that an individual would need to be thoroughly briefed on the ongoing trial proceedings. This includes the information that can and cannot be disclosed in the media to avoid violating the sub judice rule and being cited for contempt.

Despite the potential shift, Poa said that there will be no changes in the strategy of the defense.

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